I admit, I am not a huge pumpkin flavored “things” fan. I like the smell of pumpkin candles, but that’s about where it ends for me. It seems, though, that every year around this time, pumpkin stuff starts revving up and in an effort to relate to my fellow humans, I tried to come up […]
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How to Make Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls are something I have always wanted to make. I seemed to never get around to it with the rush of Halloween but this year, since I didn’t have to take any kids trick or treating, I decided I would take Halloween to decorate and make sugar skulls. They are super easy to make […]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is a staple in most homes this time of year. The on;y problem is, it can be expensive, full of preservatives and even added sugar and color if you buy it in a can. There is a traditional way of making it with an oven and a few pans with water in […]
Blueberry Muffin Protein Shake
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Vitamix and Mom’s Meet. All opinions are my own. Smoothies are a way of life in this household. Ever since we decided to live a flexitarian lifestyle, smoothies have become breakfast almost every morning. The problem that I find with smoothies, though, is while they are quick […]
50 Low Carb Game Day Snacks
Low carb and game day do not usually go together. There are high carb beverages and snacks such as pretzels and chips everywhere, not to mention high carb drinks like beer and soda. How can you enjoy the Big Game with so many high carb goodies around and nothing for you to munch on that […]
10+ Perfect Fruit Salads for Summer Get-Togethers
Ashley is sharing some great fruit salad recipes that are perfect for all of your backyard BBQs and family reunions! When I think of a fruit salad, I tend to think of a bunch of fruit cut up and thrown into a bowl. However, that can get a little boring. With these 10 perfect fruit […]
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Tips for Going to a Pick Your Own Orchard
I feel incredibly lucky to live where I do near an entire community that is solely geared towards pick your own food, sometimes called U-Pick farms. Located just outside of Spokane, WA, where I live is a place called Green Bluff. Green bluff is a cluster of farms that are open to the public […]
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Uses for Juicing Pulp
I recently bought a juicer and being the frugal, Eco person that I am, I hate to throw anything away. So, imagine my dismay when I saw all that pulp in the catcher of my juicer and had no idea what to do with it. I just couldn’t stand the idea of tossing it […]
Tips for a Stress-Free Meatless Monday with Alpha Burritos
I seem to never have much time so that is why I find meal planning to be especially useful. For only an hour a week, I am able to do all my meal planning and I try to do Meatless Monday as often as possible, too. This makes it possible to enjoy a vegan or […]
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How to Meal Plan on One Hour a Week or Less
I get asked how I am able to afford to cook meals at home and still east less processed foods and more homemade ones in a tight budget of less than $300 a month with my family all the time. Rather than try to explain it over and over, I thought it was best to […]
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10 Foods to Keep in your Freezer
Keeping your freezer stocked is easy, but knowing the right foods to freeze can get a bit tricky. Did you know you can’t freeze certain foods like lettuce, citrus fruits and whole eggs? What should you keep in your freezer and how do you freeze them the correct way to maximize freshness? What to […]
What is a Buddha Bowl + Buddha Bowl Recipes
Recently, I came across something interesting on Pinterest. It seems there is something called a Buddha Bowl. Now, from what I gather, this is not a new concept; I just happen to be late to the party. A Buddha Bowl is sometimes also called a Hippie Bowl and essentially what it is, is a […]
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pitas
Today’s delicious recipe is sponsored by #CoastalRangeOrganics. All opinions are my own. This time of year, it seems that I have a very limited supply of energy and time. As if it wasn’t like that normally for me, the holidays really seem to throw a wrench in that and to be honest, there is so […]
#ad Tips for Making Time for Yourself
This message is for 21+. By continuing to read, you agree that you are 21 years or older. In our day to day lives, it can get pretty busy and we often lose sight of what is really important. I also think as moms, we tend to put everyone else in our family first. This […]
Vegan Hacks to Try
My stepdaughter is vegan and has been for almost a year now. While I did my own stint with vegetarianism a couple of years ago, I have never been vegan. I personally could maybe do vegetarian again, but that’s another conversation for another time. In any case, we have done a lot of learning here […]
50 + Soup Recipes to Warm You Up
My husband refers to this season as “Soup season” and he gets very excited about it. I love to make soups at home and I have become somewhat of a soup snob as I very rarely use or buy canned soups. After learning how easy it ius to make soup at home and control […]